The Japan Foundation, established in 1972 as a special legal entity to undertake international cultural exchange, has been actively organising touring exhibitions in Malaysia to introduce a diverse array of Japanese objects, from prints and photographs to traditional crafts.
This May, the Japan Foundation in Kuala Lumpur and the National Art Gallery of Malaysia are delighted to co-present to you yet another exciting new touring exhibition, “Discover Japan through Contemporary Posters”, where the creative works of 41 well-known Japanese graphic artists will be exhibited at National Art Gallery from 7 until 29 May 2005.
The exhibits in “Discover Japan Through Contemporary Posters” introduce the poster works of contemporary Japanese graphic designers. Contemporary Japanese life is presented through these posters, which are seen as social art and not merely as advertising materials. The exhibition showcases 75 posters using simple yet dynamic styles, abstract forms, and new creations as inspired by traditional designs. There are changing colours and forms; there is harmony of light and shadow. All evoke strong visual imagery.
There will also be a Public Design Talk on the opening day, 7 May 2005 at 11:30am in the NAG Auditorium on Level 1, where you will have the opportunity to meet Japanese and Malaysian creative talents ? including Kayo Tagawa, Tan Kian Eng, A. A. Hanan and William Harald-Wong as they share their choices and imagination.
This exhibition toured Brunei before arriving in Malaysia. From Kuala Lumpur, it will go on to Kota Kinabalu and Penang.
Duration : 7 May 2005 (Sat) ? 29 May 2005 (Sun)
Venue : National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak
Tel. (603) 4025 4990
Time : Daily 10.00 am ? 6.00 pm, including Public Holidays
Admission/ : Free
Parking
For further enquiries, please contact :
- The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur: (03) 21612104 or e-mail jpcc@jfkl.org.my
- The National Art Gallery: (03) 4025 4990 ext 141 (Haniff) or 187 (Tiwei) or log on to www.artgallery.gov.my
